Can you still visit Coronation Street?

Sadly our tours remain closed at this time. We have been using the tour closure to develop our attraction, and we are delighted to share the news with you that building work has now started to bring an exciting new addition to our tours for when we do re-open.

How much is a Coronation Street Tour?

The ticket which includes a fully guided tour of the famous set will set you back £35 – and children between 5-15 years can enjoy the festivities too with a half price ticket at £17.50.

Is Coronation Street set in Manchester?

From 1960 until 1968, the complete set of Coronation Street (house interiors and exteriors) was erected inside one of Granada Television’s studios in central Manchester, with the houses reduced to three-quarters scale. In 1967, Granada Television made the decision to build an outside set.

How long is the Coronation Street Tour?

around 90 minutes
How long will the tour last? The tour will last around 90 minutes. This includes an exclusive video showing plus guided tour around the street.

Is Coronation Street Real?

Coronation Street (often referred to as Corrie) is a British soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme typically centres around the residents of Coronation Street: a cobbled, terraced street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on inner-city Salford.

Where is Coronation Street filmed 2021?

Communities in Manchester were influenced by strong women heavily influencing the show. The show is set in the fictional town of Weatherfield in Greater Manchester. It was filmed at Granada TV studios for more than 50 years from 1960-2014. It is now based at Media City in Salford, mainly filmed on a closed working set.

Can you walk around Media City?

A very pretty place to walk around. But don’t come here unless you enjoy extremely bad service and extortionately high prices if you want to eat and drink.

Who lives in number 8 Corrie?

Number 8 Coronation Street is a house in Coronation Street (the street itself). It is the home of Gail Rodwell and David Platt and David’s sister Sarah Louise Platt, David’s adoptive son Max Turner and Max’s half sister Lily Platt.

Who lives in number 3 Corrie?

3 Coronation Street is the second house going east on Coronation Street and is located between No. 1 and No. 5. The house is currently owned by Ed and Aggie Bailey, having bought it from Norris Cole in 2019.

How long does it take to walk around Salford Quays?

approximately 2.5 hours
Walk 1 – Salford Quays to Peel Park This is a 5 mile/8km and takes approximately 2.5 hours to complete.

Where can I walk in Salford?

Top 5 Walks in Salford

• Worsley Village. The stunning and picturesque village of Worsley was once the heart of the transport revolution with the construction of the Bridgewater Canal.
• Salford Quays.
• Peel Park.
• Blackleach Country Park.
• Buile Hill Park & Hall.

Who buys Number 8 Corrie?

There was a shock on the Corrie cobbles when David Platt’s bid to buy back his childhood home was snatched away. David entered a furious bidding war alongside neighbour Tracy Barlow to buy 8 Coronation Street at an auction, and he was fuming when he lost out.